see, that it was the woman he loved who was speaking.

And for my part, I admit frankly that at this very point, if ever in

her life, Margaret deserved a thorough shaking.

"Dear me," she airily observed, "I'm sure I've said nothing out of the

way. I think it speaks very well for you that you're so fond of your

old home--so anxious to regain it at

any

cost. It's quite touching,

Mr. Woods."

She raised her eyes toward his. I dare say she was suffering as much